Common Defects
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Electrical
- Grounding Jumper at Water Meter
- Improper Connections
- Missing Cover Plate
- Missing Breaker at Panel
- Missing Knockout
Plumbing
- Toilet Ballcock - Improper Installation
- Missing Cleanout Plug at Floor Drain
- Bath Fill Below Tub Rim
- Hand-held Shower Lacks Vacuum Breaker
- Backflow Preventer Missing at Outside Faucet
Heating and Water Heater
- Unsealed Flue
- Diverter Askew
- Flue Pipes not in Metal Liner
- Improper Clearance to Combustibles - Flue
- Flexible Gas Line Connector
Dryer, Kitchen, and Bath Exhaust Vents
- Plastic Pipe
- Openings in Pipe
- Not Vented to Exterior
Fire Protection
- Exposed Foam Insulation
- Improper Smoke Detector Installation
- Openings in Garage Fire Separation
Solid Fuel Appliances
- Solid Fuel Burner with Commom Chimney
- Incinerator Still Connected to Chimney or Gas
Structure
- Improper Support or Excessive Notching
- Missing Joist Hanger Fasteners
Roof
- Bucket in Attic